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Old longhouse to be upgraded

NABAWAN: The old longhouse at Kg. Tataluan received the government’s attention and ready to be upgraded since its construction in 1966.

Minister in the Prime Minister Office, Tan Sri Joseph Kurup, said the longhouse which is located 70km from here, was once a home for only seven families but the number has increased to nearly 300 people, where the building no longer able to accommodate the large families.

He was speaking during officiating a programme with the people at the longhouse ground last Sunday.

He said the house structure that is mainly woods are too old and unsafe.

The Pensiangan MP also said Kg. Tataluan has its own tourist attraction, where Batu Punggul with the height of 800 feet stands tall for domestic and international hikers. –SayangSabah